Congress officially President-elect Trump 2024 He won the election on Monday, putting him one step closer to taking over the Oval Office at the end of this month.
It was the last step before Trump's inauguration on January 20.
The orderly process stands in stark contrast to the scene in the House chamber four years ago when rioters protesting the results of the 2020 election halted proceedings and forced lawmakers into hiding for several hours.
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On Monday, Congress approved the election of US President-elect Donald Trump (Rebecca Noble/Getty Images)
Vice President Kamala Harris He oversaw the certification of Trump's victory, after he lost to him in the November elections, which saw Republicans sweep the presidency and both chambers of Congress.
Harris recorded a video message released before certification, telling viewers: “The peaceful transfer of power is one of the most fundamental principles of American democracy. Like no other principle, it is what distinguishes our system of government from a monarchy.” Or tyranny.”
Vice President Kamala Harris presided over the certification process. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magaña)
Democrats and Republicans had starkly different reactions heading into Monday, with lawmakers on the right celebrating a new era in Washington and lawmakers on the left commenting somberly on the scenes of violence that occurred on January 6, 2021.
“Today, I will vote to certify the election of President Donald J. Trump. It is time to save America!” Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., wrote in X.
“Four years ago, Trump incited a deadly insurrection after losing a free and fair election,” Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, wrote on the site. “Today, it’s just snow falling on the Capitol steps, not an angry mob attacking them.” A way to desecrate and harm.”
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This testimony comes after House Speaker Mike Johnson, Republican of Los Angeles, was reappointed to lead the House. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
“Congress certifies our great electoral victory today – a major moment in history. MAGA!” Trump said on Truth Social before the certification.
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Lawmakers gathered on Capitol Hill to certify the election, despite a severe snowstorm that forced many federal offices and public schools in the Washington, D.C., area to close for the day.
Congressional GOP leaders urged lawmakers to remain in the national capital over the weekend to avoid potential travel problems.
